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BKA Warns of Escalating Right-Wing Youth Radicalization in Germany

Following the dismantling of a teenage terror cell, authorities highlight the internet's role in recruitment and call for stronger societal and digital interventions.

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Overview

  • BKA President Holger Münch has warned of a growing right-wing youth movement, with minors increasingly radicalized and organizing for violent crimes.
  • Five suspects aged 14 to 18 from the 'Letzte Verteidigungswelle' terror cell were arrested, with weapons and explosives seized during recent raids.
  • Politically motivated crimes in Germany hit a record 84,000 in 2024, a 40% increase from the previous year, with over half attributed to right-wing offenses.
  • The BKA's online reporting office issued over 16,000 deletion requests in 2024, targeting hate speech and illegal content fueling radicalization.
  • Authorities are urging stronger cooperation from digital platforms and revisions to the EU Digital Services Act to combat the spread of extremist material online.